Google Pay (GPay) is one of the most widely used UPI-based digital payment apps in India. Whether you’re paying a friend, recharging your phone, or shopping online, GPay securely logs each transaction in your account history. While this is useful for keeping track of your finances, there may be times when you want to delete or hide your GPay transaction history—either for privacy reasons or to declutter your app. 

But here’s the catch: you can’t delete GPay transaction history directly from the app. However, there are a few workarounds you can use to clear or manage your activity. In this detailed blog, we’ll walk you through step-by-step methods to delete or hide your Google Pay history, control what’s saved, and manage your data privacy effectively. 

Methods to Delete Google Pay Transaction History 

Google Pay does not allow users to delete transaction history directly within the app. However, users can delete their activity through their Google Account. Below are the effective methods: 

How to Delete Gpay Transaction History in Mobile? 

Here are the steps to delete your GPay transaction history 

Step 1: Open Google Pay (GPay) app on your smartphone. 

Step 2: Tap on your profile icon located at the top-right corner of the home screen. 

Step 3: Scroll down and go to Settings. Under settings, tap on Privacy & Security, then select Data and Personalisation. 

Step 4: In the Data and Personalisation section, click on the Google Account link to manage your Google activity. 

Step 5: You will be redirected to https://myactivity.google.com/product/gpay. Make sure you're signed in with the same Google account used in Google Pay. 

Step 6: Browse through your transaction history to locate the specific activity you want to remove. 

Step 7: To delete multiple records, tap on the Delete option and choose the desired time frame — Last hour, Last day, All time, or a Custom range — to erase selected activity logs. 

Step 8: For deleting individual entries, click the X icon next to the specific transaction. A prompt will appear asking for confirmation — tap Delete to permanently remove the item. 

Steps to Delete Google Pay Transaction History on Desktop 

Step-by-step instructions for deleting your Google Pay history using a desktop device. 

Step 1: Open your browser and go to: https://myactivity.google.com/product/gpay. 

Step 2: Make sure you’re signed in with the same Google account that you use for Google Pay. 

Step 3: Scroll through the activity list to find the specific transaction you want to remove. 

Step 4: To delete multiple entries, click on the Delete button and choose a suitable time range — such as Last hour, Last day, All time, or set a Custom range — to clear your GPay transaction records in bulk. 

Important Notes Before Deleting 

  • Deleting activity only removes the history from your account's activity log. 
    The actual transaction record remains with your bank or UPI service provider. 

  • You cannot delete a transaction within the GPay app. 
    All deletions must be done via the My Activity portal. 

  • Deleted activities cannot be recovered. Make sure you download or record any important data before deletion. 

Final Thoughts 

While Google Pay doesn’t provide an in-app feature to delete transaction history, you can fully control your digital footprint via Google My Activity. Whether you're doing it for privacy, digital minimalism, or personal security, this guide has covered everything you need to delete your GPay history step-by-step. 

 

Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and has been compiled from various publicly available sources. While we strive to ensure accuracy, details may change over time. Users are advised to verify the information with official or relevant sources before making any decisions or taking any action.